Urban Ecology, Water Quality and Climate Change / edited by Arup K. Sarma, Vijay P. Singh, Rajib K. Bhattacharjya, Suresh A. Kartha.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sarma, Arup K., editor.

Singh, V. P. (Vijay P.), editor.

Bhattacharjya, Rajib K., editor.

Kartha, Suresh A., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Earth and Environmental Science (Springer-11646)

Water science and technology library 0921-092X ; 84.

Water Science and Technology Library, 0921-092X ; 84

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water--Pollution.

Water.

Urban ecology (Biology).

Hydrology.

Environmental management.

Climatic changes.

Urban geography.

Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.

Urban Ecology.

Hydrology/Water Resources.

Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.

Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.

Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns).

Local Subjects:

Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.

Urban Ecology.

Hydrology/Water Resources.

Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.

Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.

Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XVIII, 440 pages) : 167 illustrations, 97 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2018.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This unique book brings together high-quality research contributions on ecological aspects of urbanization, water quality concerns in an urban environment, and climate change issues with a strong Indian focus under one umbrella. It includes several case studies that discuss urban water management, particularly highlighting the quality aspects. Urbanization is an ecological disturbance that the modern world accepts as essential in the absence of a better alternative that could provide an equal level of comfort. The prohibitive costs of eco-friendly production technologies are forcing the developing world to generate industrial waste that is detrimental to the environment. At the same time, the availability of adequate fresh water is another challenge for our climate-change impacted world. The scientific community is, therefore, searching for ways towards ecologically sustainable urban development. Discussing all these issues, this book offers a useful guide for academicians, researchers, practicing engineers, and managers dealing with diverse water-related problems in urban areas.

Contents:

Preface

I. Urbanization and Ecological Sustainability

II. Climate Change Issues in the Urban Sector

III. Water Quality Concerns in the Urban Environment

IV. Urban Waste: Concerns and Remediation

V. Ground Water Contamination.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-74494-0

9783319744940

Access Restriction:

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